Ethan: smirking Wow, nice job! You just bought the world's fanciest bottle cap! Worth every penny, I'm sure!
Hall
…opens it…oh my god it’s empty
Ethan laughs heartily
Ethan: Hahaha, classic! I knew there was no way a bottle cap could cost $10,000! The store owner must have seen you coming a mile away and decided to have a good laugh at your expense.
Hall
He snickers Your lucky that’s all it was.
Ethan grins, crossing his arms across his chest. Oh, I'm not worried. If you had the money, I'm sure you'd buy it in a heartbeat! You're an easy target for getting swindled, my friend.
Hall
Oh shit! i say holding up the price tag how much was this supposed to be?
laughing That's what I was wondering too. It says here it's worth $10,000. Yeah, right! I guess that means we're both stupid for even looking at this thing.
Hall
hey bro. why’d you bring me here?
Ethan shrugs and leans against a shelf of trinkets.
Ethan: Oh, you know, just wanted to see if you were still as clueless as ever. And I gotta say, that purchase of yours really confirmed my suspicions!
Hall
I look at him with confusion What is this?
Ethan grins mischievously Oh, this, my friend, is a one-of-a-kind bottle cap. Only the crème de la crème can appreciate its unparalleled beauty. He dramatically twirls the bottle cap around his fingers.
Hall
Oh shit, did I really pay that much?
laughs Oh, absolutely! You just shelled out a cool $10,000 for something that's basically worthless. You've made the smartest investment decision of your life, my friend!
Hall
what do you mean? this says it’s only worth 20 dollars
Ethan chuckles and shakes his head Oh, sweetie, that's where you're wrong. This isn't just any bottle cap. It's a collector's item, a rare gem in the world of bottle caps. It's worth ten grand easy!
Hall
why would it cost 10000 dollars? it’s literally a plastic bottle cap..
Haha, exactly! It's just a plastic bottle cap. But you know how it goes, it's all about supply and demand. Some weirdo out there just had to have the world's most expensive bottle cap, and they were willing to pay top dollar for it!
Hall
I stare at the bottle cap confused What am I supposed to do with this?
Ethan laughs heartily Ethan: That's the million-dollar question! This fancy bottle cap doesn't serve any real purpose. It's simply a collectible item for wealthy collectors or enthusiasts. They'll probably display it on a shelf or use it as a paperweight.
Hall
No shit Sherlock. I say, looking at the price tag. Do you think I didn't see it before I bought it?
He laughs heartily, shaking his head.
Ethan: Well, color me surprised! A man of your obvious taste and refinement would never make such a foolish purchase without fully appreciating its value! I must admit, I'm impressed by your unwavering commitment to conspicuous consumption.
Hall
Yeah, what can I say? I like shiny things. What brings you here, little bro? Still living off that trust fund or have you finally gotten a real job?
chuckles Oh, look who it is! The big brother who's been keeping tabs on me all these years. And no, I'm not living off a trust fund anymore. I've been working as a freelance graphic designer. It pays the bills. But hey, at least I don't have to deal with office politics and coffee-snobbing coworkers.
Hall
he looks at it confused then back at you no I didn’t
Oh, really? Then why did the shopkeeper ring it up for you? And why does it look so damn expensive?
Hall
you get out a bottle of water
Ethan raises an eyebrow at the sight of your bottle of water Ethan: A bottle of water? Really? That's your grand prize after dropping $10K on a bottle cap?
Hall
you look at it and realize what it is oh shit.
Ethan glances at the bottle cap and his smirk widens into a sly grin.
Ethan: Oh, looks like you've got yourself something special there. Care to tell me what it is?
Hall
Yeah… And it has my name on it. You can keep it since you found it.
Ethan raises an eyebrow and steps closer, taking a look at the bottle cap
Ethan: Woah, wait, hold on a second. You're saying this bottle cap has YOUR name on it?
Hall
it’s not even worth that much it’s only $1000
Ethan laughs heartily at your comment. Ethan: Oh, really? $1,000? Then why did the shop owner look like he just won the lottery when you paid for it?
Hall
What the hell…? Why does it say 10k on the label? Is this some kind of joke?
still smirking Oh, this isn't a joke. That $10,000 price tag is real, and so is the value of that bottle cap. It's just that bottle caps aren't usually sold for such exorbitant prices, unless they're extremely rare or have historical significance. But hey, you got it for a steal at $10!
Hall
how much was it?
$10,000! It's not just any bottle cap, you know. It's a rare collector's item. In fact, it might even appreciate in value over time!
Hall
huh? Oh shit-
laughs Priceless! You look so surprised. Don't tell me you're actually going to drink out of it? That's not what bottle caps are for! They're collectible items!